Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of July.
Good morning, Hickory.
🏛️ Government
Governor Josh Stein and Attorney General Jeff Jackson are urging parents to protect kids online this summer by setting clear safety rules — reviewing screen time limits and privacy settings helps reduce risks like cyberbullying and scams.
The officials recommend using two-factor authentication for added security.
🏈 Sports
On Saturday, July 12, the Hickory Crawdads dominated the game at SRP Park by scoring four runs in the first inning and winning 13-4 against the Augusta GreenJackets, improving their record in the Carolina League South Division.
Arredondo led with four RBIs amid Augusta’s pitching troubles and errors.
Evan Siary struck out 10 batters in six scoreless innings Sunday as the Crawdads beat the Augusta GreenJackets 7-0 at (SRP Park) and improved their record.
The team will open a home series against the Wilson Warbirds Friday, July 17.
On Saturday, July 11, Jackson Tovo and Toni Breidinger celebrated twin race wins at Hickory Motor Speedway in NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series events.
Tovo edged Jake Freeman by 0.242 seconds and Breidinger held off Dexter Canipe by 1.418 seconds (in close finishes) as local drivers competed.
Hickory FC finished the regular season with a scoreless draw against Asheville City SC at Moretz Stadium on Saturday (9-4-1 record) and now awaits Appalachian FC’s final game to decide its playoff future.
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